Meghan Markle has come under fire from a royal commentator for using her royal monogram in a letter to an influencer who criticized her cookery series.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has branded Meghan's move as "hypocritical". The criticism centers on a letter sent by the Duchess of Sussex that showcased her calligraphy skills and featured her royal monogram. The letter was addressed to an influencer who had been critical of Meghan's cookery series "With Love, Meghan".
Fitzwilliams took issue with what he described as the Duchess continuing to use royal connections despite previous criticisms of the institution. The commentator's comments come amid ongoing scrutiny of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's relationship with the Royal Family since their departure from royal duties. In his comments to the Express, Fitzwilliams elaborated on why he found the Duchess's actions contradictory.
"Meghan's letter which attempts to show off her skills at calligraphy, involves her drawing her monogram in a letter to an influencer who has been critical of her cookery series With Love, Meghan," he told the publication.
Meghan Markle slammed for signing her name with a crown
Fitzwilliams continued: "Normally, no one would object. However, it was the ruthless way Meghan and Harry trashed the Royal Family for money and yet so obviously value links with royalty that is hypocritical." Fitzwilliams's criticism highlighted the perceived contradiction between the couple's public stance toward the monarchy and their continued use of royal symbols.
This latest controversy adds to ongoing tensions surrounding the couple's relationship with the institution they stepped away from in 2020. Amanda Hirsch revealed she received a letter from Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, that showcased her calligraphy skills.
Meghan's Netflix show is titled 'With Love, Meghan.'
Looking ahead, Fitzwilliams also shared his thoughts on the Sussexes' future media endeavors. The royal commentator suggested that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will likely have their Netflix contract renewed this year. This prediction comes as the couple continues to develop content for the streaming platform following their multi-million-pound deal signed after stepping back from royal duties.
Meanwhile, Meghan's single-skillet spaghetti recipe from her Netflix series, "With Love, Meghan," has sparked online discussion. The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen recreated Meghan's single-skillet spaghetti using ingredients such as yellow and red cherry tomatoes, kosher salt, olive oil, garlic, spaghetti, lemon, Swiss chard, lacinato kale, baby arugula, and grated Parmesan cheese.
The dish has gained popularity online, with many sharing their versions inspired by Meghan's cooking demo on the show.
If there's anything better than watching "With Love, Meghan" ourselves, it's watching our favorite Gogglebox cast members get stuck into the hit Netflix series. On the recent episode of Gogglebox airing on March 21, 2025, the cast settled down to soak up Meghan Markle's hosting tips from their armchairs.
A few of them questioned Meghan's comments over her guests' etiquette in the show. One cast member remarked, "You can go to someone else's house for the night and have a shower. That's acceptable, that's standard. But don't start having a bath – that's weird.”
In the show, Meghan was hosting her makeup artist and good friend Daniel Martin, who shared a snap to Instagram of his bespoke package of salts and treats, along with a special note and magazine from Meghan.
Meghan's show saw her undergo a variety of different pastimes, such as cooking, cocktail-making, and flower arranging. Invited guests included Suits co-star Abigail Spencer and actress Mindy Kaling.
Meghan's single skillet spaghetti has become a viral sensation, with the internet giving it a go. HELLO!'s Georgia Brown tested the recipe and noted that it's just as good as it looks.
Recently, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos addressed the backlash surrounding Meghan Markle's new lifestyle show, stating that Meghan is often underestimated in terms of her cultural influence.
In his comments made on March 21, 2025, Sarandos described Meghan's impact as significant, referencing fan reactions to her previous docuseries and the immediate sell-outs of items associated with her appearances.
While the show debuted in the global top 10 on Netflix, it has also faced criticism and mockery, particularly from late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon for a viral moment when Meghan transferred pretzels into a personalized bag for a guest.
The Independent reviewed Meghan’s show, describing it as "queasy and exhausting," yet it seems that Netflix does not plan to shy away from their partnership with the Sussexes, confirming that filming for a second season of "With Love, Meghan" has finished and will launch in autumn 2025.
As Meghan embarks on this new chapter of her career, the public's fascination with her continues to grow, even as criticisms about her authenticity and ties to royalty persist.
